Using Technology in Early Childhood Environments - Facilitating Learning and Child-Family-Community Connections

Abstract

Pedagogy is demonstrated for using technological resources (computer, digital camera, software, and printer) for an early childhood learning environment to create curriculum materials, enhance activities, and promote child-family-community interactions. Developing lesson materials for introducing concepts; virtual trips into the community; and communication with families are integrated into the daily program planning. This approach using technology always supports and does not overshadow the developmentally appropriate practices essential for quality caregiving and learning for young children ages 3 - 8.